THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1896.
SERVICE.
The Edict, referred to in a paragraph In our last
gunisation of a postal service for the Empire, and appointing him virtually Pontmaster-General for Chins, reminds us of what we wrote on this subject on the 6th September lest in a foot rols to letter an the Post Office Revenue controversy. On that occasion we wrote :—" If instead of coquetting with Russia the financ. log of the war indemnity had been entrusted to
A NEW ANTI-OPIUM CRUSADE.
The Shanghat Mercury of the 10th instant -publishes the following "plan of campaign * of one well-meanlog but ill-advised missionaries
the renewal of the crusade against the trade in oplum, or in other words-for that is what the success of their movement would amount to stop the import irade is Indian opfam to the great Advantage of the tens of thousands of Chinese merchants and hundreds of high and mighty minders who carry an
Past and eroslo creasing trade to cative (Chian-grown) oplum The scheme of the anti-oplowsista reads as follows:-
THE London Datly Chronicle says :—–When thé | THE PROPOSED CHINESE POSTAL Anglo-Japauese lug of the Nippon Yuien Kafeba comes into existence, It will in the magnitude of the operations and the extent of its fleet be a formidable ival to the Peninsular and Oriental Company, which is at present the larg at ship ping concern in the world. The history of these, as trusting to Sir Robert Hart the ar-who opise that the present is a suitable time for Nippon Yaren, though comparatively brief, is vastly interesting. It was reared on the ruins of two japancio, companies, which seatly killed aach other by violent competitian.." A ERICUS five occurred at to a'clock on the night of the 4th fatant in the compound of the Board of Revenue, Peking, and lasted for over eight hours. The conflagration began to the Dyes and Colours gedown, and reading appeared to have consumed * considerabla portion of the business offices of that Board, po than eighty odd roams belag destroyed, Including the Ta Tang or *Great Council Room"
where the Presidents and Vice- Presidents are won! to sasemble in Council os Important occasions. A decree, says the N. C. Daily News, of the 6th Instant wired to the Hupeo consigns the high Ministers of that Board and the officers in charge of the Dyes and Calours godowns to the Board for the deter
mination of suitable penalties.
AUSTRALIA is reported on good authority to be teady to join in a scheme for Federal and Impertal defence. That is evident from the resolutions adopted at the conclading meeting of the various Australian Premiers st Sydney. The necessity of erlonfel federation in Australia And of an Imperial defence scheme as its comple ment seems to be evident to everybody except the poitical leaders in Great Britain itself. In It not about time for the Government to take the initiative in formulating a defiolte plan? As Admiral Colomb says, it is all very well to talk about the splendid, Isolation of the British Empire; but what is more important is to see that this does not mean the "squalid Isolation of two islands from the rest of thele own Empire" So far, all practical suggestions have been com- ing from the Colonies; while our leading states men, like Lord Rosebery, are contest to go on chatiering ad infix about " the lies of affection. AMONG the recent recruits to the Irish party is a member of a most rural and unsophisticated turn of mind. His artless simplicity is the theme of several amusing stories now circulating in the lobby of the Houses of Commons, The first time he heard the time honoured ry of the messengers, "Who gora home?" denoting the termination of a siting, be exclaimed to astonishment to a brother Celt, "Well, did you ever see such impudence si that "? But he echiped this performance he be alighted on the formal announcement of tha severance of Mr. Sexton's connection with the House, which was published in the customary form-namely, that the gentleman in question had been appatated steward and ballff of one of Her Mojny's manors The innocent Hibern'an polated this out with grest concern and gravity to a brother member, saying, "Who'd have thought that Tom Sexton would have sunk so low as to take a billet like that-and from a Tory
Government, too?"
The De'l Courant of the 4th instant contains telegraphic advices from 'Achees, stating that the sustion showed some improvement. Three handred troops had arrived from Padang as rain- forcements. All the gullying posts. Save two were beset by the enemy, and Tuku Umar was fortifying his poililons, but seemned, like the Darch, to be swalling events. The addi. tional casualties among the troops so far mira ona kliked and several wounded. | The quinte had been strongly fortified and fully sampled with provisions and ammu- Dilon. The troops were la excellent spirits, Alarming someors were current at Batavia, but, at the date of the last advices from Achey there were signs of the enemy's bands sing. A prominent chief, named Taku Nja Beats, is still faithfal to the Dutch, Another regiment in Java is awaliing marching orders to proceed to Acheen: It is reported that all the ladies in Acheen have taken refuge on board men-of-war. The Governor of Acheen con- badicts rumours that Tuku Umar had been con stracting trenches.
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wach a skilful financiar as Sle Robert Hart has proved himself to be, a doubt within the next two or three years the boon of a trustworthy postal system would have been inaugurated and In thorough working order throughout the Empire, and from the reveune derived from its postal services the Central Government could have paid the whole of the war indemnity this side of the
To the Mbatonaries and all others in China who may sympathize with the Anti-Optum Movement.
In the past many and faithful efforts have been made by the friends of humanity in Ching to combat the optom evil. These efforts hava met with a measure of success, victims of the evil have been rescued and the Interest and prayers of filends in Christian countries have been en- Hated. Doubtless, however, much more would have been accomplished by a united and care- fully organized off. "In Union there is Strength," The Mixtionary body in China repre sents a great part of the evangelical Christian public of the leading nations, and might be able by a determined and united effort to accomplish much against opium. The present with its world- Chinese, seems in the Providence of God as wide awakening interest to China and things opportune time to take a forward step.
Living in China we have special opportunities to know the extent and character of this erli such opportunties being a great responsibility. and to study the question of its suppression- The blood of the countless slaves of opium wit cry out against as if we neglect these oppor- (unities,
work to be done la arousing and uniting those Among the Chinese themselves there is a great who see and acknowledge oplam to be one of the greatest curses of their people and who would gladly assist in efforts against it.
year 1900, and with comparsilve ease. If we' fake it for granted—and it is a falé estimate that 200,000,000 of the people of Chian would make constant use of a postal service for the carrying on of their business and that the net profit per capita per sanun would be only exe dellar (It would probably be a good deal more than a dollar a head) it is not dificult to com- prehend that but for the short-sighted conserv atists of the Central Government there never would be any necessity for Chian to negotiata foreign loses either with her worst enemy, Rassle, or any other nation. The Chinese Government have only themselves to Game for their troubles and Innumerable embarrassments, and until they "pat not theke trust lá princes bat, on the contrary, gives free hand to tried and able adviser and flcanciers like Sir Robert Hart they will always be on the horns of a dilemma; and Instead of keeping
In order to initiate such a movement It has pace with the timer to a reasonabla exient will drift from bad to
been suggested to organize a society called the worse and at last "Anti-Opium League in China," composed of their enemies, taking advantage of the chaos representatives
of all the missionary com- and corruption permeating overy province said maniiles to this Empire, along with all who every grade of society, will set about partition.mpathize with its objects and are willing to ing the Empire and thereby possibly force on
lend a helping hand. Great Britain action which she has long refrained from, in the hope-alas! a vain hope that it might be for ever obviated. There is, of course, hope while there's life, and China think, happily not past redemption. Will she awake to the exigencies of the situation and, by anlating the aid of her ablest friends, pay off all creditors, reorganize her army and her navy and introduce a system of collecting revenue which will benefit the people and Geverament alike ? Surely the example of the foreign Customs Service should suffice to convince the Manchu rulers
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that • postal service could be established in the Empire with manifold advantages. But after the little game that has bern played with Russia and France recently would Sir Robart Hart undertake such a stupendous task ? If he would not, who among China's friends could; with xay kope of succese, be asked to do it? Few indeed, if any.
the registrATION OF PART- NERS IN TRADING FIRMS.
The action of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce in approaching the Board of Trade on the question of registration of partners in all trading firms hav, according to the Financial Timer of gth altiimo, "been favourably criticised in business circles.
The home
Is the coarse of editorial comments on the dicussion In the House of Commons fore the Navy Estimates for 1796-97 the London paper continues t-In other important con- Standard of 18th ultimo, says-There is little tras of Industry in the North, we Bellers Temptation to lager over the somewhat faded
we am correct in saying the feeling is equally pleasantries, with which | Mr. Laboschere garnished his threadbare objections to the main-favourable, and this greatly needed reform tenance of A powerial Navy. He is prepared, cannot be delayed much longer. Only those as an amateur assailant of the prejudices of the who have to deal with credits day by day Admirals, to guarantee us against invasion, and can appreciate to the folf extent the Import- | to predict that, though food may be dear in time
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way, it will never be deficient. If this be ance of legislation upon this question. A case and if we are further to evacuate all our possesia point came before us last week-that of sions abroad, which he regade as more vulne an old-established house whose credit has for rable points, he must be allowed to have spoken the last quamer of a century been practically smo. But the chief me, in the eyes of the general public, of the various speeches which questioned, but a query has been raised as
spop out the proceedings was that they elfeled to the constitution of the house, and it is from Mr. Goschen a singularly interesting reply, discovered that, Instead of there being four Our polley," said Mr. Goschen, is as clear partners there, is now only one, the other si crystal. We have no fatention to embark on any adventurous course in any part of the globe. We have asked the Committee to gibt much money af, la cur ballar, is required In order to meet such events as may occur, and no more. To the contrasted question, "What will you do if there is a combination all or any of the Fowers against you?" the First Lord is content to answer, with the Athenian "Trust la Providence and a good sisterman, Admiral."
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THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
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in the name, would be to devise and parsne general object of the Society, as suggested whatever metbeds the Grace of God might cable us to use toward the delivery of China from opfam,
suggested:-
As objects in detail the following have been
1. To co-operate with the "Society for the
Suppression of the Oplum Trade,"
2To collect information and statistics as to the effects of optam-usine in China.
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countries from which we come concerning the 3.To Inform the Christian people of the evils of oplam and to enilai thele prayers, sympathy, and efforts in behalf of this cause.
4-To aglata the anti-oplam question among the Chinese themselves and to enlist the aid ol those who sympathize with par object. the missionary community in Soochow at lis Looking toward the formation of such a society Association Meeting in February appointed a Committee on Oplum, with instructions to correspond with the associations of other miestonary communities, orging upon them co-operation with us in the formation of such
League.
It is suggested that the missionary Associa tions in the larger centers appoint like com- mittees and that smaller communities appofat single representatives; that the a committem elect Central Committee and permaneti officers, thus completing the general organization and opening the way for the direct work proposed. Correspondence and suggestions as to methods of organization, etc., from all friends of the movement are solicited,
Hoping that through the blessing of God success may attend our united offorts,
We are, etc.,
(Hampden C DaBose (Chairman) The Soochow Ann Walter, M.D.
J. R. Wilkinson, M.D.
Committee W. H. Park, M.D. J. E. Fearn, M.D. W. N. Crozier (Secretary).
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Please address correspondence to::-
Rev. W. N. Crosier, <jo. Pras, Mission Press,
18 Peking Road,
Shanghai.
EXCITING ELEPHANT HUNT.
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SINGAPORE, April 8th.
Slogapore that a On the rath ult., news having been receive! three being deceased. Two of these died estates and also had filed two Chinsmen in rogan elephant had been doing serious damage to various gambler abroad; and as the deaths took place some the vicinity of Kota Tinggi, Johore, Capt years ago, new ampporters of the arm were of the sub Follers proceeded to Ro not posted up, and it is questionable If many Tinggi on the stb, not having been able to eras of those who have been doing business start earlier, Immediately siter his arrival there, having been joined by Mr. Halliday, he want with the firm are in possession of the facts, out to look for backs and finding no fresh poes, It may be said-Why not go direct and ark net out the following morning for a Malay the question ? But that is where the difficulty kampong at the foot of Gunong Pantal, seme comes in, fox in nine cases out of ten, as bust the rogue's tracks by some Malays, but the miles distant. There they were put upon ness is conducted now, such an laterrogation marks were found to be some three or four days would be regarded as casting a flur on the old, and proved that the rogue had gone quite house, and would probably end in a loss of out of the district. On Thursday morning business. What the mercantile world wants after an early start, fresh race of robu is a system similar to that in practice in con cow and a calf were found about 10 am, nection with Jolut stock companies, where on Jungle until about 3.45 p.m., when
and these were followed up through thick payment of a small fee the credit-giver could suddenly dawned upon the party that not one step into some registration office and learn the of the number had the slightest idea where they had wandered to. From that time until dark st constitution of the firm,
A much simpler their efforts were directed to finding their way os!, method would be an Act providing that every and this was zot accomplished without difficulty. trading firm be required to print beneath lis trnd- ng style the names of the partners. Many house already do this, and It facilitates basisom really. The opposition, however, to the registra dies of partners is strangest la London. The thousand-and-one society, men who live on the handsome profts derived from plebelan but The Corps was put through the various profitable shops will fight hard sgkinst any Bill manoeuvers, which they accomplished rest
radicably, the march past being, in spits that would lay their identity open to the world, of the difficulties of the parade ground. Of course, exposure is not the object of the admirably accomplished. The firing gave proposed registration, hai oven in this direction Bridence of very careful training and reflected it would do good."" great credit alike upon the officers and the men, After inspection the Corps was marched to
When this question is being taken up is headquarters, where General Black compli- England and agitated in commercial circles there mented the members upon their efficiency, it is time that something was done here where
Thesanal inspecten parade of the Volantear Corps was bold this afternoon, their Excellencies the Governor and Major-General Black, C.B. officialing, and being suteaded by Lieut. Colonel The O'Gorman,
D.A.A.G, And Captains Sterling and Laveband, A.D.C. The Corps wis in command of Maj Pemberton, R., with Captain L. A. C. Gorden, RA, 11 Adja dent, and Surgeon-Lieutenants Stedman and Lowson. Captala McCallum was in command of the Field Battary, with Lieutenants Machell and Chapman, 50 rank and file and 14 signalmen. Captain Adamson commanded the Maxim Gun Detstchment, with Lieutenant Orborna and 20 rank and file.
On Friday morning another early start was made and the tracks were taken up where left off the previous night and followed up until evening, inishing up at a polat muck nearer quastest,
the elephants would have travelled, quite fresh On Saturday morning, guessing the direction tracks of the same three were picked up about five miles from the point at which they were left the previous night. Then the excitement commenced. About 12 noon they were heard Jungle it was impossible to get near enough for
clase ahead, but on account of the nature of the
shot, and after waiting pallently for some time, the elephants were beard moving off to more Lavourable ground, Cautiously following, a glimpse of the tusker and a com, was obtained about a hundred yards away, behind a thick clamp of trees which made it very hard to use them distinctly and quite impossible to get's fair shot,
thing seemed to premiad
wall,
when suddenly,
a fine shot might have been obtained.. But be | suddenly whisked round and with a shrill
trupat disappeared, followed by his reilowo.
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LI HUNG-CHANG.
RECEPTION BY CHINESE RESIDENTS AT
SINGAPORE..
His Departure for Europa.
After werkes expressions of disgust over a hasty tifin, another start was made, and after a three were again found wandering about, and soundabour stalk, lasting some hours, the same evidently not quite at thefi ease, in another plece of jungle similar to the last. Capt. Dim, who
SINGAPORE, March 8th. was leading, having all his attention concentrated „Upon an elephant looming straight in hont of
Yesterday afternoon,, at one o'clock, Hl him, did not observe, owing to a few large trees Excelle-cr Li Hong-Chang receled, at Govern- on his sight, a line young teaker, which offered ment Horse, between forty and filty of the a favourabla shot to Mr. Halliday, who was only arrangements were entrusted by the Goverpt principal Chinese realdents of Singapore. The a few paces bubled him. The lattering to the Chinese Consul-General, and anyone right ear. Thereupon he commenced in trumpet careful aim, fired and wounded the animal in the
dratrous of being presented had to leave his violently and to charge about in a furiose man alther of rank or position. The Chinese Advisory the Consulate. There was no limitation ner, almost charging down upon Capt. D Board, and the Society for the Protection of denly to the right and disappeared. Altempts and nearly all the principal merchants were Upon perceiving him the animal swerved sud- Women and Girls were very fully represented, were made to follow the elephant up,, bat në It was getting dark, belog 5.45 pm, and it was almost Impossible to shoot correctly in such light, parsaft had to be abandoned, and thus med long elephant stalk of over 70 miles, Capt. Daving to return to Slogapore the much to the disgust of both parties concerned, following day.—Fru Prass.
HANKOW SPRING RACE MEETING, 1896.
Stewards :-W. R. Carlos, Esq.; S. A Molokoll, Esq.; H. Whistler, Esq.; Frank Pechatnoff, Esq.Alex. Price, Esq; N. J. Smith, Esq.; A. E. Reynell, Esq.
SHA PAO CUP, value The 100; first pony Tis. FIRST DAY, THURSDAY. 9TH APRIL, 1895.
75 for all pontes weight for Inches as per scale ;'entrance Tla. 5. Once round.
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STAND PLATE, eine Tis. 75 ; first pany Tis.
Kepler........ sa second pony Tis. 25 for all pooles; weight for inches as per scala ; entrance Tls, 5. Half a mile.
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the Hou. Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Mr. Lim In attendance. Among kosa.oresent were ?--
Seah, Mr. Tan Jisk Kim, and Mr. Wee Kim Sam, Mr. Lee- Ching Yaen, Mr. Sex Leag Yin. The presentations were made to see on those present belonged. Kwang-si, Foklen, and according to the provinces of China, to which Canton (Kwang-tang) were the provinces mainly represented. The kow-tow, on the suggestion of the Governor, was dispensed with, Li Hang chang, according to custom, would have had to return the complete prostrations offered him, sud this, it was considered, would hava bean too tow bow with bended knee was substituted. The fatiguing to a man of his years. Couurquently.
time afterwards Li Hong-chang rested and ceremony lasted nearly an hour, sad, for a short conversed with the Governor.
LÉGAL INTELLIGENCE.
SUPREME COURT.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
(Bifora His, Honour Mr. Sarcambe Smith,)
April 15th.
EWAN CHONG FIRM 9. HANSEATIC WIRE INSURANCE CO. Mr. Grist appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. J. J. Francle, QC, for the defendant salt, or to submit to a non-soft. It had been
Mr. Gelst asked for leave to withdraw the
mutually agreed for the plaintiffs to submit to a non-alt with costs, agreed at $50, against the plaintiff.
Mr. Francis agreeing, judjment was entered for defendant, with costs.
SHIPPING and mail nEWS.
MAILS DUE:
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English (Ravinna) 18th inst. American (Balgi:) 18th inst. Australian (Tafywan) 19h last. Canadian (Empress of India ) 20th Inst. Indian (Chelydra) path inst. "Tacoma (Victoria) aand last.
American (Peru) 36th Inst. American (Coptic) 4th prox
THE O. & O. S. S. Cans steamer Balgic, with at 4 p.. malls, etc, let Nagasaki for this port yesterday
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THE Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steamship Embrass of China from Hongkang, etc., arrived it Robe at 1 30 a.m. to-day.
THE Canadian Pacific Rallway Co.'s steamer Embrass of India, frora Vancouver, etc., arrived at midnight the same day. it Kobe at 3.30 p.m. vesterday, and left sgula
SHIPPING RETURNS. From & p.. yesterday to 5 pm. to-day:
ARRIVALS.
Centaur.........steamer, from Sandakau.
At three o'clock His Excellency drave. In one
ceremony, the Consulate having been decorated of the Governor's carriages, to the Chincio Consulate where he was received with great for the occasion. The Consul conducted His Excellency to his room on the first floor, where be rested for a time. The distinguished visitor seemed to feel the brat considerably, and, to costume. At 4 o'clock he re-appeared and was cool himself, threw of some of his ceremonial entertained at a grand banquet, at which the members of the Embassy, and the staff of the Consulate were present. His Excellency, bow- ever, is most particular as to bis diet, and only partock of a few plain dishes. At half-past four, the Colonial Secretary, on behalf of the at five o'clock, the Governor sent down Governor returned His Excellency's call, and carriage, and Li Hang-chang went for a drive around Singapore, calling at Mr. Sesh Leang Senk's charming gardens on the Serangoon Road, where he was hospitably entertained. Throughout bis drive His Excellency was fallowed, in
another canfige by Captain Herbert, A,D C. and by Police Super- Intendent Bell, From the Gardona ZI Hung-chang drove direct to the Barnes
Sydney somu...ffeamer, for Shangbaf. Wharf, which
at half-past Strathallan ................... reached
Canton. six, the steamer leaving at half-past eight. Halian............. The Chinese Consal and the whole of his staff Kweli..........................................
Coast Parts were present to bid His Excellency farewell. Kongalf... The Chinese Consul-General is Mr. Thio Tiaow Triumph. Stat, and the Amistant Consul-General is Mr. | Salagte -----muens Lew. Yak Lin.
Soadak............ Ediger........................................städä 2 † Ell.......... 3 MAMEN STAKES, Value Tie 150; Girst, pony Tis. 125; second pony Tls. 25 for poules that have never run at any previous meeting weight for loches as per scale; entrance Tia. 10. Three quarters of a mile.
Hinraum T Welridora.. ☎ Boulattemer. 3 GERMAN COP; presented by Germana residing in Hankow; for Grifilas; to be won twice consecutively or three times in all by Geiffus the bond fids property of the same owner or owners; entries to go to the winner till the Cup la finally won, when they go to the second pony ; weight for inches as per scale; entrance Tis, 5. Oace round.
Hlogan.......................mocracas Z Hawthorneioummam 2
LOTTERY CUP, valso Tix ; 184; presented first pony Tis. 751 second pony Tis, 251 for all ponies; weight for inches as per scale; Entrance Tis. 5. One mlia and-a-half,
* Mystery, .................l'a RUIMan Cur, presented by russian residents in Hankam for grisins; to be won twice con. secutively or three times In alt by griffins the bend je property of the same owner or owners; entries to go to the winner till cup is finally won, when they go to the second pony; riders who have never won a-race allowed gibs; weight for incher as per scale ; entrance is. 1o. One mila and a quarter.
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Welsdorn sub-záberoch förä HANKOW CLUB Cap. Arst pony 75 per cent; second pony 15 per cent presented by the members of the Hankow Club ; for all ponlen; waight for inches as per scrie ;. entrance Tis, 5. Three-quarters of a mile.
Kepler...................................................÷÷pnine 3. Loodak..........180402222024550464 3
SECOND DAY-FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL, 1896. HANKOW DIZBY, a sweepstakes of Tis. 10 each with T. so added from the Race Club; for griffias; drst pony 75 per centy second peny 35 per cent if more than two ponies start, stherwise one prisa's weight, for faches as per scale. One mille and a half.
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Singapore.
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Singapore,
12
Maji.
11
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Chlakiang.
14
Canton,
Aggregating 11,173 tons register.————
DEPARTURES.
Klangbakeret Harrima Ranglie kerkimin
Allmore...
H. E, GRATIFIED WITH HIS RECEPTION, The Chinese Consul, In conversation this morning at the Sirafts Times offico, said Li Hang-chang expressed himself as greally pleased with his reception, although he had felt some- | Redpole .................................Tunboat what fatigued. H. E. said he thought the Governor was extremely kiád to him.
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Shanghal
Touran.
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Furope.
Centon,
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Shanghai.
Shanghai,
Portland,
Amoy.
Aggregating 16,314 tans register,
ŽÍ KUNG-CHANG WILL MEET LORD SALISBURY. We are authoritatively informed that on the conclusion of the coronation festivities Moscow, Li Hung-chang will go to London. where he is entrusted with a special political
The British steamship Namyone lafi Singa mission to the Marquis of Salisbury. Questioar of great importance to British trade and political wire on the 8th fastant, and had liebt north-eart supremacy in the Far East will be discussed by winds and fine weather to Cape Pidaran ; thence the two statesmen. While la England His bad fresh south-southeast winds and moderate Excellency will be received and entertained to ist. 20 deg, novih ; from there to port had by Her Majesty the Qaren.
light north-east winds and bazy won'ker, LI Hung. thang had previously arranged to refura to China by way of America, but he has now decided, after experience of the fatigue that would be entailed by so long a fourney, to reforn vid the Suez Canal.
The British atasmship Dardanus left Amav on the 13th instant, and had variable'winds and fa thick foggy weather,
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNE Independent In Kowloon Centurion (H.M.S.) ... Archer (H.M.S.). #4. WHY HE DID NOT LAND AT HONGKONG. Wivern (HL.M.5.) tarant LI Hung-Chang officially stated, at the Chinese Consulate yesterday, his reasons for not landing
Talchow.....++¶¶ TP at Hongkong. He remained an board the Esmeralda ........................... steamer in deference to the advice of his medical Axamor adviser, who feared the plague in the island. Haz UBOUNCEYKENALAUNA Dr. Irwin asid there would be na riak in HE Ocampo uname himself golog ashore; but, if he went, his servants would also land, and the infection might b brought aboard; while he remained on the vessel, none at his servants would dare to land. Li Hung-chang was also very saxious to proceed. He feared a nine daya' quarantine at Singapore, and was xiraid that he might sniva in Russia too late for the coronation, which is fixed for the
Maria ! Welsdorn....¶¶‹æ.................. â
TADTAI'I CUP, presented by the H.E. the Total; value $100) for all ponies; winners at this meeting gibs, exters weight for Inches as par scale. Entrance Tis. 5—Ons mile.
14th of May. Should the Ernest Simons be Fo
at all delayed, the Russian Government bas ranged to send a warship to Alexandra 10 that Li Hong-chang can go to Moscow by way of the Black Sea-Stratis Times.
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·Karas ansästäpsetoriaisnis } Mystery unaa03955605@yatroon 2 Kepler.......................................................... 3 AU REVOIR CUP, prasasted by A, R. Greaves, Esq.; ke Grimas; weight for inches as per scale; winner of ene race 31lbs, extra, two reces 5lbs, natrs santrice to go to second Market Report dated Shanghal xoth April, DOUS IS RIPON TERRACE
pony 70 per cent; third pony go per cent cntrance Tis. 5. One mille and a quarter.
Veteran 19459200/Õ¶¶ṛaaia 2 Hawthorn 101 504581029684numo 3
BLM AND SILVER CUP, value Tls, too presented by A. P. Mawen, has for Griffas, weighs for inches as per scale ; winners at this meeting gibe extra; entrance Tis. g. Once round.
Moreside.....9-56-74ms. I Walzadora (@maniei ↑ COMPRADORE CUP, presented; for all penfes Edales...SÍÐALLEN PUNÁLÆDERED. 3 wingers at this mosting sibs extra weight for inches as par scale ; entrance. Tis. 5. One mile and a quarter.
Krnsken 2 HACK STAKES, valoa Tia. 60; first
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The opening of the Northern has not in any way affected our freight market for either London or New York, and homeward be. From Tiantais nothing of any Importsace business generally is as dull as it possibly can is coming forward and it is expected that thin state of affairs cannot right itself until the com ing autumn, Sail freights are dull in the ex- treme for New York, and with an abundance of tonnaga and a great scarcity of cargo prospects
For London via Suex-There is abundance of of an improvement in this direction are very remote. Rates by steamer are unchanged and are likely to remain so for some time. tonnage advertised for pear loading but the small quantity of cargo offering for shipment will not consiliate very great support when divided up among the following steamers!- Shanghai, to sail 14th inst. Priam, to 15th fast. Turbo, to sall about
**ll Pingray, to 18th fast, Glinskiel despatch), via Marsellion. For York vid Sutt-The Gimary cleared for Amoy on the ant last taking- but a small contribution from here and the arrival of the Radnorshire has supplied shippers with further tonnage She is expected to fears about the zoth inst, the steamer following being the Benalder. For New York vid Cape-Batiners In this direction is practically lifeless and the loading vessels have very poor prospects of rou calving any substantial support. They are the 7. F. Oakes loading here quick despatch, Lucy
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* AN APPEAL
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THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN
CONVENT, CADER ROAD, bega, most respectfully to APPEAL to the Resilents Hongkong and the Coast Parts,, for, their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that be will be pleased in reostre orders for all kinda of MILDEE WORK.
Gentlemen's Skirts made to order, and Cana
and upon the excellent work he kad sam them the need for the registration of partnerships la kwa elephants being all this time unconscious of | RACING STAKES, 'a' forced' entry for all poslom || A. Nickels loading in Hongkong to sall abou And Collars renewed on old ones. do on previous occasions, the precision of firing attained by the Field Battery belog specially ty great and where, week after week, the being followed. Trying to get master, every mentioned His Excellency called attention to Court have illustrations of the franda committed the email numbers of the Corps, which ha en creditors by deliberate deniale of Hability hoped would be improved by the next faspection, on the part of persons whom the judges and He then presented the prizes won in Adlag cons petitions during the your, addressing "few, auit all concerned in the ouse are morally Cartais mbin words to each recipient, aller which the ought to be made answerabia, although there is Corpo war diemissol,
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entered at this meetings fint posy 75 per end of May. For New York via Paclid, The Ladies and Children's Under-clothiál qunty secried pony e5 per cent, li moca than next saliings are Empress of CAI 11th inst: Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Tmbrokiery Palu Ponchang utare fotky on poffeyweight Dorie 18th lust, hom Yokohamas, connecting Materials can be supplied, if required. lor inches as per scule | estrinos Tis, g. One with Yokohama Mars leaving this 11th last; The Superiorals will also be most gratedd
Victoria 4th May, The Benjamin Sowall, kay FAFKA, ar old ENVELOPES to be ma American ship, 1,364 tama auginow, and thi. Burkes for the Childern of the Poor Ba Wroellabes, British barque, pas tous, register || are taught by the
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